Okay, so get this: Jahmyr Gibbs just dropped a bombshell that has to put the entire league on notice. After putting up two touchdowns in Sunday’s 45-24 win over the Cardinals, the dude straight-up told reporters he’s got his eyes set on LaDainian Tomlinson’s untouchable single-season record of 31 touchdowns. “For sure, I’m trying to get that,” Gibbs said. Like, woah. You don’t often hear a player so openly declare a run at that kind of legendary mark, especially this early in the season.
Gibbs Is Already Leaving Legends in the Dust
Before he even dropped that bomb about Tomlinson, Gibbs already carved his name into the history books. His two scores on Sunday pushed him past a bona fide Lions legend, Barry Sanders, for the most touchdowns by an NFL player before their 25th birthday. Gibbs now has 58 career touchdowns, which is one more than Sanders managed early in his incredible career with Detroit. That’s a wild stat to wrap your head around, right? He’s barely scratching the surface of his career and already outperforming one of the all-time greats at the same stage. It really makes you wonder what else this guy is capable of.
Nine Touchdowns in Five Weeks? The Lions Are Feeding This Man
So, about that 31-touchdown record. Is it even possible? Gibbs is already sitting on nine touchdowns through just five weeks of the season. That’s a pretty insane pace. And it’s not like the Lions are easing up on him. The dude has a league-high 132 touches already, and given what he’s showing with the ball in his hands, it’s pretty clear they’re going to keep feeding him the rock. When you’ve got a player who’s not only delivering but openly stating he’s going for a record like Tomlinson’s, you make sure he gets every chance to chase it. It’s going to be a wild ride watching if he can actually pull this off.
What’s next? Every game is going to be a must-watch to see if Gibbs can keep this historic pace. That 31-touchdown mark feels impossible, but after seeing him outshine Barry Sanders at such a young age, who are we to say he can’t do it? Get ready for a show, because this man is on a mission.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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